ASU+GSV Summit Sessions Growing Minds in the Age of AI: What is Critical Thinking in the Age of AI Tutors?
May 8, 2025
In this enlightening session, Caleb Hicks, the Founder and CEO of School AI, Kristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy, and Joleen Liang, CEO of Squirrel AI Learning North America, delve into how AI tutors are reshaping education. They explore the balance between technology and critical thinking, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies that enhance student engagement. The panelists discuss the challenges of fostering analytical skills amidst AI-driven learning and the importance of human oversight in guiding educational experiences.
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Dimensions of Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, argument analysis, and creating strategies by synthesizing information.
- It goes beyond creativity to include troubleshooting and forming judgments with evidence.
Scaffold Don’t Replace Thinking
- Design AI tutors to scaffold learning without giving answers directly.
- Hold back AI from doing tasks fully to keep students actively engaged in thinking.
Teach Students to Question AI
- Use games like Two Truths and a Lie to teach students AI may produce false information.
- Encourage students to critically question AI output and identify errors actively.
